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PROGRAM OFFICER, UC RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM OFFICE - HYBRID/REMOTE
Location: OaklandFull Time
Job ID: 43432
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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.
The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) is a unit within the Research and Innovation in the Division of Academic Affairs at the University of California, Office of the President (UCOP). RGPO oversees a broad grantmaking portfolio of over $100 million a year to support research that is critical to California, the nation and the world. RGPO programs enhance UC's research capacity and excellence, which helps attract top faculty, graduate students, government funding and companies to our state. These grants enable researchers to collaborate and solve the most pressing problems in the state and the world. RGPO also provides grants for training undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, whose work will benefit California communities. Organizationally, RGPO consists of several systemwide and statewide grant programs, and administers special state and university research funds and initiatives with an integrated central operational unit that provides core administrative support for the grant-making enterprise.
The UC Research Initiatives (UCRI) team within RGPO is responsible for the UC systemwide grant-making programs. UCRI aims to enhance the UC research enterprise systemwide by fostering innovative research and collaboration across the UC campuses, medical centers and UC-managed national labs. The UCRI portfolio includes the Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI), the UC-National Laboratory Fees Research Program (LFRP), the Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC), Multicampus Research Units, and other systemwide research initiatives. https://www.ucop.edu/research-initiatives/index.html
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research Grants Program Office invites applications for a Program Officer (Program Officer 4) with a passion for advancing the UC research mission and with research expertise in engineering, computational sciences, quantitative social sciences, atmospheric sciences, chemistry or physical sciences to join the UC Research Initiatives team. Reporting to the UCRI Director, this position would lead data analytics projects and manage research grantmaking primarily in areas of energy, computational sciences, climate science, industry-university, and community-university collaborations. The Program Officer 4 has primary responsibility for program development and planning, peer reviewer and applicant relations, grant application and award management, program evaluation and analysis, and representing the program and disseminating research findings to a broad range of stakeholders concerned with UC research across the system. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree with broad research exposure, and research program administration and/or grants management experience in an academic setting. Enthusiasm for enhancing the UC research enterprise and advancing the University's research mission, and a commitment to diversifying the research workforce at all levels, are key components of this position. In addition to primary responsibilities within UCRI grant-making programs, the incumbent will participate in RGPO-wide special projects and provide cross-functional expertise to other RGPO grant-making programs as needed.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Experience and leadership ability in research program planning, academic program review, research program oversight, or peer review in a content area relevant to the UCRI Portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience in research management, including knowledge of research grants administration and policy. Experience with research proposal preparation and with evaluating research reports and budgets to assess compliance and modification requests.
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in research training, research grantmaking, the conduct of research and in supporting the public benefit of research. Values diversity of background and perspective to enhance research and program outcomes.
- Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects with a proactive, results-oriented approach. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with initiative, and successfully lead complex projects with minimum supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and judgment. Advanced skills in analyzing information, identifying solutions, evaluating their implications, and formulating alternatives, particularly in relation to research management.
- Outstanding collaboration and demonstrated teamwork ability. Excellent ability to establish and maintain cooperative and mutually supportive working relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills to both establish trust, and to translate complex scientific concepts into everyday prose.
- Strong data analytic skills and training. Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis, evaluation tools, and programming languages to lead portfolio-wide data analysis relevant to UCRI and RGPO programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in engineering, computational sciences, quantitative social sciences, atmospheric sciences, chemistry or physical sciences. Broad exposure to research related to key disciplines in the UCRI portfolio, and willingness to contribute broadly across all areas of scholarship strongly preferred.
- Ability to assess research outcomes in fields outside that of disciplinary expertise or field of the earned doctorate.
- Enthusiasm for supporting a range of research endeavors that advance the UC research enterprise strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of UC policies and procedures and research-related experience at UC or at one of the UC-managed national laboratories a plus.
Education
Advanced degree in relevant academic discipline and minimum 5 years relevant experience area and/or equivalent experience/training.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This position is hybrid and primarily remote within the state of California.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: Recommended salary range is $120,000 - $130,000, commensurate with education and experience.
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Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The first review date for this job is December 8, 2022. The position will be open until filled.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP
Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy
August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
EEO STATEMENT
The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy
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